Manager, Pay and Benefits

BC Assessment is currently looking for a permanent Manager, Pay and Benefits to join our Finance Division in our Victoria office. We acknowledge that our Victoria office it is situated on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lekwungen speaking People, which includes the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations, as well as the traditional lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations. We are honoured to be able to live, work and play on this land.

Location:

Victoria, BC
Hybrid Work:
Minimum 3 days per week in office
Competition Close Date:
Monday, August 24th @ 11:59PM (PST)
Compensation: $100,077 - $122,317
* The salary range provided is based on our current Management salary structure. The successful candidate's placement will consider qualifications, experience, market norms, and internal equity. The typical recruitment range spans from the minimum to the mid-range, with the potential to advance to the maximum through performance-based increases.

Who we are

As a Provincial Crown Corporation, our enduring purpose is to support communities through independent excellence in property assessments. Our people are the key to our success - they drive our business, bring our values to life and help build communities. We value BC and also, truly value our people. Learn about BC Assessment and what we do by watching this video!

This role requires a leader who possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills and who has extensive knowledge of Canadian payroll administration and practices. You must work well under pressure and manage competing priorities, many of which have tight deadlines. You are technically strong in MS Office and if you have experience in Workday, that would be an asset. You are a systems user, advocate, and naturally want to improve processes which create efficiencies.

Additionally, you possess excellent communication skills and can translate technical information into easy-to-understand instructions and in so doing, offer superior customer service.

Reporting to the Director, Financial Operations, the Manager, Pay and Benefits is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate administration of payroll and benefits for the organization, maintaining compliance with statutory and collective agreement requirements, and supporting critical business operations. This role provides considerable payroll expertise and guidance on relevant policies, practices, procedures and complex or unusual payroll issues. As the leader and expert in this area, the position oversees the provision of payroll and benefits operations, communication and advice, including leading the team that supports this critical organizational function.

• Develops, implements, and evaluates payroll policies and procedures in accordance with BC Assessment’s financial policies and procedures
• Ensures compliance with CRA, Service Canada and other legislative requirements
• Performs consistent audits of payroll processes to ensure data integrity and maintenance of adequate controls
• Manages the administration of pension requirements according to the Pension Act and Plan rules
• Manages the preparation, reconciliation and submission of statutory reporting such as T4 slips and Public Service Pension reports
• Researches and analyzes a wide range of payroll and benefits issues and prepares reports and statistical materials
• Critically reviews and analyzes current payroll and benefit processes to recommend and implement changes leading to best practice operations
• Develops office procedures and systems user guides and ensures all process documentation is current and accurate
• Maintains a clear understanding of payroll process and entries and the impact on associated finance functions
• Manages the payroll HRIS system
• Leads, manages, and engages the work of employees, including hiring, coaching, development, and performance management

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

Education

• Degree in business administration, accounting or human resources

Certification

• Certification as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)
• Certification as a Certified Payroll Manager (CPM)

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